The Camera


  1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?
    1. The Camera Obscura effect focused and projected light onto a wall using a small hole
  2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
    1. A high quality glass lens
  3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce?
    1. A glass lens, a dark box, and film
  4. What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
    1. Light passes through the lens, into the camera, and exposes the film
  5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?
    1. Digital film instead of a plastic film
  6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
    1. Auto sets everything for you while Program just assists you
  7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
    1. To attempt to blur out the background, the camera will use the fastest available lens settings (aperture)
  8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
    1. To freeze motion, camera will use the highest shutter speed possibe
  9. What does the photographer have to do in Manual Mode?
    1. They must set both the shutter and the aperture mode
  10. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?
    1. The camera will know you are ready to take a picture and will attempt to lock focus on the subject. It will also respond quicker from a half-press

    1. What does this symbol mean?
      1. Disabled Flash
    2. When would you use this?
      1. When you want to use the natural light in the scene
  12.  
    1. What does this symbol mean?
      1. Auto-Flash
    2. When would you use this?
      1. When you want the camera to decide if it needs more light
  13. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
    1. The picture will be washed out
  14. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
    1. The picture will be too dark
  15. What is a "stop."
    1. A relative change in the brightness of light
  16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two suns instead of one?
    1. 1 Stop
  17. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four suns instead of two?
    1. 2 Stops
  18. What effect does a longer shutter speed have?
    1. More exposure
  19. What effect does a shorter shutter speed have?
    1. Less exposure
  20. What does the aperture control?
    1. It controls how much light is let into the lens
  21. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light
    1. Lower the aperture settings

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